Serif Flared Teno 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, packaging, branding, classic, literary, warm, refined, bookish, readability, warmth, traditional tone, crafted feel, distinctive texture, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, open counters.
A flared serif with gently swelling stems and tapered joins that give the letters a softly calligraphic, carved-in feel. Serifs are small to moderate with noticeable bracketing, and curves transition smoothly into verticals, producing a rounded, human rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Uppercase proportions are stately and open, while the lowercase is compact with a relatively low x-height and clear, rounded counters. Numerals follow the same softly flared logic, with smooth curves and consistent stroke color that stays even while endings subtly widen.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its open counters and even color support comfortable text. It also works nicely for literary titles, museum or cultural branding, and premium packaging that benefits from a crafted, traditional voice.
The overall tone reads classic and literary, with a warm, slightly old-world elegance. The flared terminals and rounded modeling add friendliness and craft, making it feel more human and inviting than a sharp modern serif.
Likely intended to blend classical serif proportions with a subtly hand-shaped, flared finish, offering a text-friendly face that still carries distinctive character. The design emphasizes warmth and readability while adding a refined, historical flavor through bracketed serifs and gently modeled strokes.
Word shapes stay readable in the text sample thanks to open bowls and restrained contrast, while the flaring at stroke ends adds texture and a gentle sparkle at larger sizes. The design’s softness in curves and joins helps prevent a brittle look, even in dense lines.